NGLC grants are awarded in batches, or "waves," every six to 12 months. For the first wave, applicants were challenged to submit proposals covering the deployment of open courseware in core subject areas, student engagement, blended education, and early warning systems and analytics to support student retention.

Bryn Mawr College: Using Blended Learning in a Liberal Arts Environment to Improve Developmental and Gatekeeper STEM Course Completion, Persistence, and College Completion (also includes an open courseware component);

Further details about the winning proposals for the first wave can be found here.

For the second wave, applicants have been asked to submit pre-proposals for challenges covering assessments and learning content. The pre-proposal deadline for second-wave grants ended last month. Details about third-wave challenges have not yet been released.

The NGLC grant program is open to public and private organizations in the United States. Additional details about current and future grants can be found here.